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May 2024
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Can My Baby Start Solid Foods Before 6 M...

KATIE FERRARO
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#435: Is it ever safe for babies to start solid foods before 6 months of age? In one instance: yes…but for the remainder of babies, there is no upside - and only potential harm - in starting solid foods too early. In this episode we look at reasons why parents are pressured to start solid foods early as well as the data supporting the one instance when it mi ... Show More
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